US EditionBangladesh says Xi Jinping would consider lowering interest on Chinese loans
- Muhammad Yunus, the head of Bangladesh's interim government since August 2024 following the ousting of Sheikh Hasina, met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Friday to strengthen ties and attract investment.
- Hasina's ouster, which occurred after a student-led mass uprising, strained relations between Bangladesh and India, creating an opportunity for China to deepen its engagement with Bangladesh, a country strategically important for China's Belt and Road Initiative.
- During the meeting, Xi Jinping pledged deeper cooperation and stated that Beijing was willing to work with Bangladesh to push bilateral cooperation to a new level, emphasizing mutual support on core interests such as national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
- Xi Jinping reportedly said, 'China... Insists on remaining a good neighbour, good friend and good partner to Bangladesh, based on mutual trust,' as reported by Chinese state broadcaster CCTV.
- Bangladesh and China are expected to sign several agreements related to economic and technical assistance, cultural and sports cooperation, media collaboration, and human resource development, while also discussing potential cooperation in infrastructure, water conservancy, the digital sector, the marine sector, and the environmental sector, as well as the repatriation of Rohingya refugees.
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